New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on January 1, 2015
Happy New Year to all of you! With the start of 2015 comes resolutions to be the best that we can be in the New Year. Many of us make goals related to health or exercise — losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but one part of our body that… Read More
Stop Rubbing Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on December 18, 2014
Even though it is a very natural reaction to rub your eyes when they’re feeling itchy, watery or otherwise irritated, it is important to keep your hands away from your eyes. Rubbing them can lead to eye injuries, infections or even damaged vision. Our eyes become itchy or irritated for a variety of reasons. Sometimes… Read More
Don’t Take Your Vision For Granted
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on November 19, 2014
It’s easy for many of us to take our physical health for granted. Running, jumping and even climbing stairs doesn’t seem like a task until you’ve sprained an ankle or even broken a bone or torn an ACL. Similarly, having healthy vision is something so taken for granted by many of us that it tends… Read More
It’s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes, Eye Exams on November 7, 2014
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Americans aged 20 to 65? Not many people do. EyeHealth Northwest is taking advantage of the fact that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month by helping to generate awareness among our patients and community. Statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology report… Read More
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on October 15, 2014
The month of October is Eye Injury Prevention Month and EyeHealth Northwest would like to remind you that nearly half of all eye injuries occur in or around the home. Nearly 2.5 million people in the United States experience an eye injury each year, and nearly 1 million people have lost some degree of their… Read More
September is Sports Eye Safety Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on September 22, 2014
September is Sports Eye Safety awareness month and we encourage anyone who participates in sports – children and adults alike – to remember to protect their eyes. Sports are the leading cause of eye injuries in children under the age of 16. Many people are unaware of how serious sports injuries are, and that these… Read More
Blue Light & Your Vision
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on September 12, 2014
Light is something that is constantly all around us, in our homes and offices, shining from our televisions, smartphones and computer screens. For the most part, nobody really stops to think about light and the effect of different colors of light has on our bodies, moods and overall health. Were you aware that blue light… Read More
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Children, Eye Exams on August 11, 2014
August has arrived and that means that many parents are preparing their children for another school year. August is also Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. When 80% of learning occurs through the eyes, healthy vision is essential to a child’s success in the classroom. In addition to buying school supplies and new clothes, don’t… Read More
Eye Health in the Office
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on November 5, 2013
Experiencing red or watery eyes, blurred vision or difficulty focusing after a day at work can often be the result of staring at a computer screen for eight or more hours. Office environments can certainly take their toll on your eyes. Here are some common symptoms and simple solutions to help maintain healthy vision during… Read More
Glaucoma and Why You Should Have Your Eyes Examined
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, Glaucoma on September 18, 2013
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain, is damaged by the pressure of fluid inside your eye. There are two main types of glaucoma. One is primary open-angle glaucoma and the other is angle-closure glaucoma. These types of glaucoma are… Read More
